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Farming Simulator 22

Farming Simulator 22 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

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EXECUTION3 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION9 /10

12 games like Farming Simulator 22

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Outer Wilds cover art
Outer WildsPure Optimization · exploration mystery

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Light piloting, mostly forgiving

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No Man's SkyPure Optimization · space exploration

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Procedural planets and loot

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World of GooPure Optimization · physics construction puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - Physics are visible and deterministic

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Thief: The Dark ProjectPure Optimization · stealth first-person

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Guard alert states and random patrol timings introduce mission variance

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RollerCoaster Tycoon 2Pure Optimization · theme park tycoon

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Track building is grid-based with modest placement precision demands

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Dawn of DiscoveryPure Optimization · city-building strategy

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Pausable building keeps hands out of the equation

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Planet CoasterPure Optimization · theme park tycoon

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: optimization (9 vs 8) - Queue routing, pricing, and ride placement are the solvable core

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AstroneerPure Optimization · space sandbox

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Light terrain tool inputs

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The EscapistsPure Optimization · prison escape sim

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 2) - Light timing for fights and routine windows

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Planet ZooPure Optimization · zoo management tycoon

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: optimization (9 vs 8) - Species welfare requirements and financial management are fully solvable

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BesiegePure Optimization · physics construction puzzle

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - Deterministic physics and fixed objectives

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Hitman: Blood MoneyPure Optimization · stealth sandboxcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Game details

Released
2021
Developer
Giants Software
Platforms
Stadia, Series X|S, PS4, PC, PS5, Mac, XONE
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
75/100
IGDB users
70/100
SimulatorBusinessSandboxOpen world